XRGC: Wicked: For Good, The Mighty Nein, and Why Metroid Should Stay a 2D Platformer
In this week’s episode of group chat, Rosie is joined by entertainment critic Amelia Emberwing and Joelle to break down why Wicked: For Good falls short of its potential. Then they discuss The Might Nein, the latest show from the incredible team at Critical Role. Finally, Carmen joins to make the case for why Metroid games should stay 2D platformers. Follow Amelia on Instagram Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stranger Things Season 4 Speed Recap
To help prepare us for the journey back to Hawkins to defeat Vecna ONCE AND FOR ALL, Jason and Rosie are recapping the fourth season of Netlfix’s Stranger Things. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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IT: Welcome To Derry, Episode 4 “The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function”
What in the Derry dementia is going on in Derry? Rosie and Jason recap the fourth episode of IT: Welcome To Derry, then invite in the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle to discuss. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pluribus | Episode 3: "The Grenade"
Jason and Rosie recap the explosive third episode of Pluribus and are then joined by producer Ian then to discuss how far the show can push Carol's unlike-ability, grocery store ethics, what the end goal of the assimilation process could be and what's going on with that guy in Paraguay. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NEWS: Disney+ User Generated AI Content, Trailers, Jimmy Olsen DC Crime Series & Other Industry Headlines
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the newest trailers for Wicked: For Good, Fallout season 2, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. They also discuss the announcement of an in-universe Jimmy Olsen DC crime series in development for HBO Max, as well as Bob Iger’s reveal that Disney+ is exploring features that would let users generate their own AI-powered content, including material based on major IP like Frozen. Finally, they tackle several other big industry headlines from the week. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!
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